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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
5
Spruce-Up Peanrame article notes spring cleaning now includes painting, decor, lighting, flooring, siding and roofing touch-ups. It urges a seasonal home check up after winter damage, prompt minor repairs to avoid costly overhauls, and offers a guide to a thorough spring inspection to boost appearance and livability.
Practical home makeover tips from The Outside advise checking exteriors for small repairs, using latex paints for a single-coat finish, and weighing new materials that may reduce costs. Aims include fireproof shingles, insulated sidings, rot resistant options, and low repaint needs while noting fuel savings from better insulation. Interior and outdoor ideas cover room additions, reconfiguring basements or attics, new floors, and creating usable outdoor living space. Restal by American Standard.
The 1962 air conditioning year brings quieter, more efficient models with new features. NEMA certifies cooling capacities from 6 200 BTU room units to 16 000 BTU whole house systems, including through the wall and plug in designs. Mobile units offer flexible use, while a 42 inch through the wall model covers renters with zoned cooling and easy integration with heating systems.
ee eT UGS COLONIAL ATMOSPHERE is combined with unusual ceiling treatment. The sunken living room uses an 8 foot 8 inch ceiling to balance intimacy with height, while the recreation room features a 9 foot 4 inch ceiling and is bordered by outdoor living space with a sound buffer. Bedrooms use Bermuda Tray ceilings with center height above normal. Plan HA240M by Rudolph A. Matern, Jamaica 32, NY.
Patio awnings and shelters transform a small house corner into a convenient outdoor space for summer lounging and barbecue gatherings.
The plumbing system in a modern home represents about 10 percent of the property value. It pays to repair while small issues remain, preventing major losses and costly upgrades.
United Arab Republic authorities announce completion of a state of the art television studio on Cairo's fourth floor. The 840 square meter facility seats 900 and is designed for play production with a large stage and automated scene changes.
The article surveys flooring options for homes including vinyl tiles and sheets, linoleum, cork tile, asphalt tile, rubber tile, and printed floor coverings. It notes vinyl durability and cost, cork's cushion, and terrazzo marble ceramic as durable masonry looks, with gauge impacts on performance and price.
The Detroit Lions achieved the NFL single season rushing record with 2,885 yards in 1936.
Thin marble ceiling panels in the Lincoln Memorial were coated with beeswax to create a translucent effect. The treatment aimed to enhance light diffusion and preserve the architectural aesthetic.
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